OTHER INCOME, ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Schedule of Other Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Other income (loss), net
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	$ 3,560	$ 21,048	$ (124)	$ (15,112)
Unrealized gain (loss) on other ABS	189	724	340	(226)
Gain (loss) on transfer of loans to REO	5,179	4,373	16,791	14,660
Gain (loss) on transfer of loans to other assets	66	2,743	359	3,021
Gain on Excess MSR recapture agreements	606	768	1,948	2,188
Gain (loss) on Ocwen common stock	6,987	0	6,987	0
Other income (loss)	(6,700)	(2,597)	(18,605)	2,319
Total other income (loss), net	$ 9,887	$ 27,059	$ 7,696	$ 6,850